And there are schools throughout the country that desperately need renovating. (Applause.) We cannot -- got an "Amen" over there. (Laughter and applause.) We can't expect our kids to do their best in places that are literally falling apart.
Believe it or not, when Barack and I first started out, building our lives together -- so in love -- (laughter) -- still are -- (laughter and applause) -- our combined student loan debt was actually higher than our mortgage.
When you think back to what happened in 2008, back then we won Colorado by about 215, 000 votes. (Applause.) Now, that might sound like a lot, and we appreciated it -- (laughter) -- we will appreciate it again. (Laughter and applause.) But when you break that number down across precincts, that's just 73 votes per precinct.
And Halloween is Wednesday. (Laughter and applause.) I do know the important things. (Laughter.) I know where my children are right this second.
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When we married, we got poorer together. (Laughter and applause.) We added up our assets and there were no assets. (Laughter.) And we added up our liabilities and there were a lot of liabilities, basically in the form of student loans.
It's unbelievable. (Laughter and applause.) And by the way, did you invite your girlfriend down here?
Este es un lugar maravilloso. (Laughter and applause.) I can say that because it is absolutely true.
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Look at all this loot. (Laughter and applause.) This is good.
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He was handsome -- still is, I believe. (Laughter and applause.) He was charming, talented and extremely smart.
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First of all, this will have a special place of honor alongside my birth certificate. (Laughter and applause.) Absolutely.
We know that. (Laughter and applause.) We know that shortchanging our kids is not how to tackle our deficit.
" (Laughter and applause.) According to Mel, "By the time I was five I knew I was that one.
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Iowans, you guys pay attention -- (laughter and applause) -- the choice you make is not just between two candidates or parties.
If you give a tax break to a billionaire, you can only buy so many yachts. (Laughter and applause.) Right?
But in the spirit of Thanksgiving -- (laughter) -- we are going to give them another chance. (Laughter and applause.) Absolutely.
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Treat these 11 days like the last five minutes of a horrible workout. (Laughter and applause.) You can get through anything.
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event -- La Jolla, CA
Do that date-vote thing. (Laughter and applause.) A great way to impress a date is to take them to help people vote.
I'm going to come back down here and ride it. (Laughter and applause.) Joe and I -- you all have a date.
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Let's see if -- I want to get a woman's voice in here. (Laughter and applause.) So how about this young lady right here?
Somebody emailed me after his speech -- they said, you need to appoint him secretary of explaining stuff. (Laughter and applause.) That was pretty good.
And everybody in this community that depends on you -- restaurant owners, storekeepers, bartenders -- (laughter and applause) -- their livelihoods would have been at stake, too.
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This is the National Action Network. (Laughter and applause.) But I am asking you to draw inspiration from the fact that we know change is possible.
If you're a senator, you can work until, you know -- (laughter) -- but if you're doing real work -- (laughter and applause) -- now that's -- except for Claire.
For example, I learned that there are worse things that can happen to you on your anniversary than forgetting to buy a gift. (Laughter and applause.) So, take note, gentlemen.
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at the 2012 Alfred E. Smith Dinner
But maybe the most amazing thing about Yo-Yo Ma is that everybody likes him. (Laughter.) You've got to give me some tips. (Laughter and applause.) It's remarkable.
It was back in 1977. (Laughter.) It's been so long he can't remember why he was late -- (laughter and applause) -- but we're willing to give him a pass.
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Then some people say, well, why are you always talking about parental responsibility in front of black folks? (Laughter and applause.) And I say, I talk about parent responsibility wherever I talk about education.
And finally, we believe in keeping our priorities straight -- because we know good and well that cutting Sesame Street is no way to balance our budget. (Laughter and applause.) We know better than that.
Laughter and applause erupted from the audience.
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